"The response has been strong, with many users not only identifying potholes but also providing detailed descriptions," Justin Auciello, who runs Jersey Shore Hurricane News, told NJ.com in an e-mail. "It's all directly connected to the JSHN ethos of encouraging the community to work collaboratively."

The map is powered by Mappler, an application developed by Wansoo Im, an adjunct professor at Rutgers University and GIS expert. Users can download the mobile app and report pothole sightings from their phones, or add data directly through the website.